Panther Valley SD

Situated at 1 Panther Way in Lansford, Pennsylvania, Panther Valley School District is an active, traditional public school system serving a rural fringe community within the greater Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metropolitan area. Operating three dedicated school facilities, the district provides a complete K–12 educational pathway serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. As a vital community anchor, Panther Valley offers a continuous academic curriculum designed to support learners through early childhood development, middle-grade transitions, and upper-level preparation for post-secondary opportunities.

According to National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) data, the district serves a total student body of 1,773 learners, comprising 935 male and 838 female students. The student population represents a diverse blend of backgrounds, primarily composed of 1,223 White, 297 Hispanic, 132 multiracial, and 114 Black students, alongside Asian, American Indian, and Pacific Islander youth. To support academic instruction and school operations, the district maintains a robust workforce of 382 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This includes 218 FTE classroom teachers, 29 FTE instructional aides, and 135 FTE support personnel, ensuring a strong student-to-staff framework tailored to meet both academic and operational needs across the district.